Chainmaille Bracelet, Japanese Variant

[Orrex]

http://www.etsy.com/listing/71048243/chainmaille-bracelet-japanese-variant">Take a look!

This unusual bracelet is a based on the popular Japanese 6-on-1 pattern. A stunning interplay of bronze, aluminum, and stainless steel, this piece is sure to get noticed!

I coil and saw-cut each ring by hand, then tumble them to remove burrs and bring out a beautiful luster. Durable and elegant, this dynamic bracelet is a great accessory for any occasion!


Thanks for looking!

[xchrom]

1. oooooooooh! very very nice! nt

[Orrex]

2. Why thank you!

This style is a bit of a departure for me, but it was fun to do!

[Capitalocracy]

9. I don't do Japanese much either, but that looks good

Perfect ring sizing, very well-done.

And in reference to the posts below, I also can't bring myself to espouse quack healing properties. It makes sense from a marketing standpoint... people who don't believe in it will ignore it, so it won't make anyone less likely to buy it, but people who do are probably much more likely to buy it. But I feel the same way about it you do... can't do it.

[OneTenthofOnePercent]

3. How long does something like that take to make?

Not just the assembly, but to make the rings too?

[Orrex]

4. Hard to say, honestly

For a piece of this size, the assembly itself takes about an hour or two.

The cutting probably takes around the same time, because it's all by hand. I tried a Dremel but found the results unsatisfactory. Now I use a hobbyist's saw like this:
http://www.bestrcdeals.com/product/Atlas-Super-Saw.html

Then I tumble the rings for around 8 to 12 hours.

Thanks for your interest!

[jwirr]

5. I really like that one. If you use copper in it then those persons who

believe copper is good for arthritis would buy it. Had a distant cousin who wore a copper bracelet all the time.

[Orrex]

7. Thanks!

I've done a few pieces in copper, but I haven't been able to bring myself to market its famous "healing powers."

[jwirr]

8. That is true - good for you . My cousin really thought it worked but

he still had arthritis.

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